On behalf of the Jackson Police Department, (L-R) Officer Norman "Buzzy" Jordan, Chief Charles Burge and Deputy Chief Mark Harrell, are making motorists aware that the department will be participating in the national Click it or Ticket program for th More...
Pastor E.C. Russell of First Assembly of God in Jackson invites the community to attend the presentation of "The Blessed Life Series" by Robert Morris. More...
'Congregation singing' will be led by Donald Jackson There will be a congregation style singing at Grace Chapel in Coffeeville on Saturday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., led by Donald Jackson. All are invited to attend said Pastor Sonny Hoven. More...
Jackson High School Awards Night Awards Night will be conducted at Jackson High School tonight (Thursday, May 14) at 6 p.m. in the McCorquodale Auditorium. More...
Supreme Court Justice David Souter's recent announcement of his intention to retire this summer has Washington all in a flutter as to whom President Obama will pick as his replacement. More...
It is high school graduation time. In today's paper you will find a special section featuring the graduating seniors of Clarke and Washington counties as well as details on commencements and other graduating activities at each school. More...
May 11, 1811: The first newspaper in Alabama, The Mobile Centinel, is published at Fort Stoddert. May 13, 1914: Joe Louis, "The Brown Bomber," is born near LaFayette. In 1926 the family moved to Detroit and Louis began boxing. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Mathews of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Madalyn Rose, to Joseph Curtis Parnell. Mr. Parnell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Parnell of Tibbie. More...
the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erin Mykel Jackson, to Clifford J. DuBose. Mr. DuBose is the son of Lula and Arthur DuBose of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Alice and K.D. Jackson. More...
Mr. and Mrs. David Overton of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Maree Danielle, to Justin Keith Wesley. Mr. Wesley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clifton of Saraland, and Mr. and Mrs. More...
The Washington County Commission passed a resolution at its May 11 meeting to purchase 16.7 acres of land for $50,000 for the construction of a sewerage treatment drip field. More...
The Jackson City Council, Tuesday, discussed a measure to raise the city's gasoline tax, saying 2 cents for every gallon does not create enough revenue to meet paving needs in the city. More...
Those driving down College and Forest avenues in Jackson may notice a huge difference when approaching the "V" where the two streets meet. For years the corner was occupied by a house, known as the Beverly house. More...
A Jackson woman is charged with felony false reporting an incident after she told police she had been robbed in the parking lot of the Pic N Sav supermarket. More...
Commissioner Herman Williams (left), District 5, reads a proclamation passed by the Washington County Commission, April 13, proclaiming the second Saturday in May "Sunflower Day" in Washington County. More...
Alabama Southern Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization brought back the championship title from the regional competition in Nashville, Tenn. on March 30. More...
A retirement reception in honor of Jessie L. Taylor will be May 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Kimbell House, 136 Mayton Drive in Jackson. Taylor is retiring as principal of Jackson Middle School. More...
Eliminated in round three; T'ville advances to state finals
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
The Jackson Aggies' season ended Thursday, May 7 after Thomasville topped JHS 3-2 in game three of the third round of the AHSAA playoffs in Thomasville. Jackson jumped on top 1-0 when J.D. More...
The Leroy Bears had a surprising exit from the AHSAA playoffs in a two-game sweep by Alabama Christian Friday, May 8 in Tuscaloosa. In game one, ACA did the unthinkable and shut out the Bears 1-0. More...
For the first time in about four years, I will not be making the trip to Montgomery for the AHSAA state finals in baseball. And to be honest, it comes as quite a surprise. More...
The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Jo Ellen Jones, 46, of McIntosh was arrested May 4 and charged with possession of a controlled substance. No bond amount was listed. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of May 5-12 include: James Edward Jenkins, 41, driver's license suspended/revoked, expired tag, $485 bond, arrested by the Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...
Seven persons pled guilty to various charges and most received 10-year suspended sentences during criminal jury week in Circuit Court of Washington County. Most were ordered to serve short sentences and some were ordered to pay restitution. More...
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